What The Sports Pages Say

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday September 26

Liverpool will have to wait until next summer to land Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager, who left Real Madrid last summer, is committed to having a full 12 months away from the game.
Current Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he will never walk away from the job.
Kurt Zouma has revealed the key role John Terry played in his rise to become a Chelsea first-team star.
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy knew he had arrived the day Jose Mourinho came at him swearing like a trooper.
Watford could sign Emmanuel Adebayor in January despite manager Quique Sanchez Flores turning down the striker's plea to train with the club.
Jose Mourinho claims Arsene Wenger gets special treatment from the FA.
Manager Steve McClaren has said Newcastle need sweeping changes from top to bottom.

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the emergence of Anthony Martial, Manchester United's £36m signing from Monaco. "The boy can be anything," said the former United supremo. "What I like about the boy is that he doesn't panic. I don't think you can teach that. He's been through on goal three times now and he's never panicked once."
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has hit out at the Premier League big boys for snapping up promising young players without working out where they will fit in, claiming Wilfried Zaha's brief spell at Manchester United 'set him back'.
Tottenham admit Harry Kane has "lost confidence" as the goals dry up - and blame it on England.
There is no panic at Liverpool despite a dodgy start to the season under Brendan Rodgers, insists Nathaniel Clyne.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has told his growing army of critics: "I'll never quit".
Leicester City midfielder Dean Hammond is set to join League One side Sheffield United on loan.
Louis van Gaal has blocked James Wilson's loan move to a Sky Bet Championship club.
Leeds have signed Will Buckley on a three-month loan from Sunderland.

Louis van Gaal is 'delighted' Manchester United striker James Wilson has decided to pen a new four-year deal at the club.
Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into Sepp Blatter.
Watford have rejected a request from Emmanuel Adebayor to train with them.

Jack Grealish is valued higher than the record fee paid by a British club, according to Tim Sherwood. The Aston Villa manager insists he would not accept a bid worth £60m for the 20-year-old playmaker.
Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Manchester United could win the title now that David De Gea has committed his future to the club.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been placed under a criminal investigation.
Brendan Rodgers will fight on as Liverpool manager.

Rio Ferdinand has backed Louis van Gaal's plan to hand over to Ryan Giggs when he hangs up his tracksuit and whistle at Old Trafford.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is convinced referees do favour big clubs when it comes to major decisions - in all major European leagues.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says he can't wait to launch the 'new Claude Makelele' on Arsenal on Saturday as he prepares to let N'Golo Kante loose on the Gunners.
Brendan Rodgers looks resigned to the Liverpool axe.
Jose Mourinho has reignited his war with Arsene Wenger after claiming the Arsenal boss gets 'special' treatment.
Neymar has confirmed he did have secret talks with Manchester United before th club eventually signed Anthony Martial.

Steven Gerrard has criticised Brendan Rodgers' 'overconfident' approach to Liverpool's fateful game against Chelsea that derailed the Merseyside club's 2013-14 Premier League title bid.
Arsene Wenger has declared his love for rugby after swapping tips with France's World Cup squad. He said: "The very essence of collective sport can be found in rugby. In rugby, without solidarity you have no chance. They have solidarity and courage, I admire the fact that men are ready to go into combat together, put their trust in each other."

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday September 27

Jurgen Klopp will cut short his sabbatical from football if Liverpool make him the right offer.
Yannick Bolasie has agreed a new deal at Crystal Palace - but Alan Pardew does not expect the winger to see out his contract.
Sam Johnstone has been told to forget about a loan switch away from Manchester United.
Ikechi Anya is set to reject a new deal but stay at Watford until the end of the season.
Liverpool plan a second swoop for Croatian starlet Marko Rog.
Chelsea are plotting to beat Manchester United to the signing of young Dutch dazzler Tahith Chong.
Roberto Martinez has ordered his Everton scouts to keep the file open on Burnley centre-half Michael Keane.
Victor Valdes is a shock target for Liverpool.
Spurs have put Jordan Pickford at the top of their wishlist.
Sunderland face financial chaos if Dick Advocaat fails to keep them in the Prem.
Bournemouth striker Yann Kermorgant is a wanted man - with Bolton boss Neil Lennon out in front to land him on loan.

Aston Villa are in the hunt for Mainz keeper Loris Karius.
Emmanuel Adebayor will snub a move to Turkish side Antalyaspor and hold out for a Premier League club.
Everton are ready to open contract talks with Arouna Kone.
Newcastle are on the trail of Newport's young striker Aaron Collins.
Tottenham are keeping track of Port Vale's £2.5million-rated winger Ebo Andoh.
Ron Vlaar has received an offer from Everton to help with his rehab as he fights his way back to full fitness.
James McCarthy could not be happier to have stayed at Everton.
Livewire Yannick Bolasie has singed a new contract at Crystal Palace.
Ikechi Anya is ready to run down his contract at Watford after rejecting new terms on offer at Vicarage Road.

Sir Alex Ferguson is backing Ryan Giggs to become the next boss of Manchester United.
Brendan Rodgers will seek assurances from Liverpool's owners after making the extraordinary claim last night that he is being forced out of Anfield by a conspiracy.
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has his heart set on a return to the Premier League - as a manager.
Charlton are going to hand defender Morgan Fox, 22, a new deal - as they fear Manchester United will try to sign him.
Manchester City's George Evans is being pursued by a host of Championship clubs in the hope of getting a loan deal.

Former Sunderland boss Alan Durban expects current manager Dick Advocaat to walk away from the struggling club soon.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has hailed the impact of record buy Salomon Rondon - despite his disappointing goal return.
Bakary Sako says he turned down offers of 'crazy money' to join Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace adventure.
Chelsea will use Tuesday's Champions League trip to manager Jose Mourinho's old club Porto to check out 18-year-old defensive midfielder Ruben Neves.
Leeds are lining up a £1million move for Sunderland winger Will Buckley in the January transfer window.
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Emmanuel Mbende has agreed to sign for Birmingham City.
Stoke, Bournemouth and Southampton are chasing Ajax starlet Anwar El Ghazi.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have identified two of the Premier League's most creative players as key transfer targets with Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho wanted by the Spanish giants.

West Bromwich Albion are ready to block a loan move for teenage forward Jonathan Leko. The 16-year-old became one of the youngest players to appear in the Capital One Cup when he appeared as a late substitute against Norwich City and Swindon Town and QPR are both reportedly keen on taking him on loan.
Shuan Derry is emerging as a leading contender to become the new Doncaster manager.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is chasing Brondby teen Armend Aslani.

Yannick Bolasie has agreed a new three-and-a-half year contract at Crystal Palace - but manager Alan Pardew admits the winger could still leave.
Brendan Rodgers last night rounded on the high-profile critics - many of them former Liverpool players - who want him sacked.
England boss Roy Hodgson has won his tug-of-war with the Republic of Ireland over highly-rated Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 28

Crisis club Sunderland are ready to go back for Patrick Vieira - if manager Dick Advocaat quits the Stadium of Light.
Louis van Gaal claims his ruthless summer cull is behind Manchester United 's remarkable rise to the top of the Premier League.
Ronald Koeman fears his Southampton players may be struggling to cope with rising expectations.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane says his goal against Manchester City should silence the accusations of him being a one-season wonder.
Tim Krul has credited Newcastle's improved showing against Chelsea to a bust-up the players had after their Capital One Cup defeat by Sheffield Wednesday.
James Milner has backed his underfire boss saying criticism of Brendan Rodgers is 'unfair' as Manchester City have lost more games than Liverpool this season.

Jurgen Klopp would demand the end of Liverpool's transfer committee if he is to succeed Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is 'sure' the club will win the Champions League.
Crystal Palace winger Bakary Sako has revealed he turned down 'crazy money' from clubs in the Middle East in order to join Alan Pardew's side.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the mentality of Newcastle players by suggesting that they pick and choose when they perform well.
Spurs could bid to bolster their attacking options by signing Armend Aslani. The Brondby teenager can play through the middle or on either wing.

Jose Mourinho is ready to wield the axe in a bid to shake up Chelsea.
West Brom skipper Darren Fletcher has claimed Jonny Evans was as good as Manchester United legends Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand.
The Blues and United could do battle in the transfer arena with both rumoured to be interested in Feyenoord's 15-year-old winger Tahith Chong.
Manchester City could move for one-time United target Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
Jonathan Walters says he is not concerned about his contract extension at Stoke City and says "nothing has changed".
Goalkeeper Adrian admits West Ham are happier playing away from home.

Mikael Lustig has urged Celtic to sign out-of-contract striker Carlton Cole.
Gonzalo Higuain says his former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is 'over-rated'.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will stay at the club beyond the end of his contract in 2017, according to former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Meanwhile, United's Phil Jones has spoken for the first time of his worry and frustration over the blood clot that wrecked the start of his season.
Gerard Deulofeu is looking for more game time at Everton and has told manager Roberto Martinez that he wants to start more often.

Bacary Sagna believes that Manchester City's heavy defeat at Tottenham came because they were over-confident following their five-match unbeaten run.

A top-four finish is not beyond Everton according to manager Roberto Martinez, as long as his squad continues to develop.
Stoke's weekend hero Jonathan Walters, who is in the last year of his contract, said that his future at the Britannia remains unresolved.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday September 29

Chelsea are weighing up a January move for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he did not try to sign striker Anthony Martial before Manchester United bought him was because he was sure Monaco would not sell.
Yevhen Konoplyanka has taken a dig at the Premier League, just a few months after snubbing a move to England.

Liverpool goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux has had his loan spell at Swindon cut short after paying a £50 fine for lateness in pennies.
Wayne Rooney has denied ever handing in a transfer request at Manchester United.

Kevin De Bruyne's wages have quadrupled since he joined Manchester City, according to Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs.

Steve Evans is targeting a quickfire return to management with Dundee United or Motherwell after leaving Rotherham.
Louis van Gaal has revealed why he conducted a huge clear-out at Manchester United this summer.
Steve Morgan has put Wolves up for sale.

Steven Pressley has told Dundee United he's not interested in taking the Tannadice hotseat.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 30

Chelsea's out-of-favour defender John Terry is a transfer target for several Chinese clubs and Turkish side Fenerbahce.
Federico Macheda has been warned his future at Cardiff is on the line as he battles back from injury.
Manchester United are watching Bayer Leverkusen's Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoqlu.
Jack Grealish has been warned he is gambling with his international career by choosing to play for England.
Bournemouth will go back into the transfer market in January after Callum Wilson became their third player to tear knee ligaments in the space of a month.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes young players coming through the club's academy lack responsibility. The ex-England captain, now playing for LA Galaxy, also said he felt youngsters should be given jobs around the dressing room to help them develop.
Wolfsburg's future is in doubt as the diesel emissions scandal could costs owners Volkswagen £12bn in fines.

Manchester United are willing to tear up Victor Valdes' contract, but only if he leaves the Premier League.
Chelsea have invited former AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia on trial as Jose Mourinho considers signing the free agent as emergency cover.
Discussions are gathering pace over plans for the MK Dons to host Premier League side Tottenham for the 2017-18 season. Spurs are looking to reform White Hart Lane into a 61,000-seat arena.

Louis van Gaal admits his wife will decide how long he stays in charge of Manchester United.
Manchester United target Sadio Mane says he is happy to stay at Southampton.
Gonzalo Higuain's agent has dismissed speculation linking his client with a move away from Napoli by claiming the striker is 'happy' at the Stadio San Paolo.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand still thinks John Terry has a future at Chelsea and is far from finished.

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes Alexis Sanchez could look to leave Arsenal if they continue to fail in the Champions League.
Crystal Palace are set to make a second offer to try to land Barnet's 17-year-old striker Matt Stevens.

Steve McClaren is growing increasingly frustrated with Newcastle bosses who keeping blocking his transfer targets.
Massimo Cellino has vowed to stick by manager Uwe Rosler at Leeds.

Chelsea are expected to sign the former AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Ameilia on a short-term basis as they seek cover for their experienced first-choice Thibaut Courtois.

Dundee United are interested in snatching John Hughes from Inverness - after a bold bid to lure Michael O'Neill proved a non-starter.
Carlton Cole has returned to Celtic as the champions stay firmly in the hunt to land the hitman.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday October 1

West Brom scouts checked on Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique this week.
Everton are giving a trial to Brazilian right-back Felipe Mattioni. The 26-year-old played for the club's U21 side in their 3-1 win over Norwich City at Southport on Tuesday night.

Wales want the future of manager Chris Coleman sorted out early in the new year.

Chris Ramsey has been warned he is skating on thin ice at QPR.

Celtic owner Dermot Desmond believes a new British Premiership will be formed in the next decade, with the 46-time Scottish champions competing alongside the giants of English football.

Aston Villa midfielder Joe Cole has held talks with manager Tim Sherwood over arranging a loan move to the Championship.
Walter Mazzarri's agent has revealed the former Inter Milan coach is learning English ahead of a possible move to the Premier League.
Arsenal and Liverpool transfer target Martin Montoya is not looking for a quick escape from Inter Milan, according to his agent.
Jimmy Bullard says Liverpool should have moved for Brazilian forward Neymar when they offloaded striker Luis Suarez to Barcelona.

Dermot Desmond has described Celtic and Rangers moving to England's top flight as an "inevitability".
Inverness chairman Kenny Cameron has issued a hands-off warning to Dundee United over boss John Hughes.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday October 2

Manchester United wanted Thomas Muller 'at all costs' this summer, according to super agent Giovanni Branchini.
Schalke winger Leroy Sane was a transfer target for Liverpool this summer but had no interest in a move to Merseyside, revealed the German outfit's director Horst Heldt.
England stars could have disrupted sleep at Euro 2016 next summer due to new drug-testing sanctions.
Louis van Gaal insists he will see out the 'last aim' of his managerial career at Manchester United satisfied that he has not gone the same route as long-serving managers like Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.
Jack Grealish has been banned from training with the England squad this week because Tim Sherwood wants him to have a 'mini pre-season' with Aston Villa.
Marco Amelia is expected to sign for Chelsea today until the end of the season as cover for Asmir Bergovic with Thibaut Courtois out until November.

Michel Platini is under growing pressure after a European football chief rubbished his explanation of a £1.35m payment from FIFA.
Claudio Ranieri has warned Jamie Vardy's critics that sticks and stones and even broken bones won't stop the Foxes striker becoming an England regular.
Chris Coleman expects Gareth Bale to prove his fitness for Wales by playing some part in this weekend's Madrid derby.

Roy Hodgson warned there would be "no guarantees" for Wayne Rooney as England future begins to take shape.

Arsenal and Liverpool may be forced to cross Jurgen Klopp off their list of potential managerial candidates because he wants to join Bayern Munich.
Turkish prodigy Enes Unal has revealed he snubbed Premier League champions Chelsea in favour of Manchester City.

Greg Dyke could be forced to explain to Parliament the Football Association's ongoing support for Michel Platini amid a criminal investigation into £1.35m the UEFA president received from Sepp Blatter.
Mathieu Debuchy is expected to review his situation at Arsenal in January after losing his place on Thursday in the France national squad ahead of next summer's home European Championship.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has launched another stinging attack on Arsenal, describing them as "weak", "soft" and "lacking winners".

Brendan Rodgers has dismissed suggestions that Divock Origi could go on loan in January and has insisted that it will be only a matter of time before the forward demonstrates the "excellent qualities" that prompted Liverpool to pay £10m for him in July last year.

The London Legacy Development Corporation, managers of the Olympic Stadium in London, are to fight the Information Commissioner's decision to make public the details of a rental deal with West Ham.

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has avoided a touchline ban after being given a slap on the wrist after aiming a jibe at ref Willie Collum.
SFA chiefs have confirmed the Tartan Army could be breathalysed in Faro when Scotland face Gibraltar with fans refused entry if they drink just two pints.

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Ajax boss Frank de Boer has piled the pressure on Brendan Rodgers by declaring an interest in the Liverpool job.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is among the contenders to take over from Dick Advocaat at the Stadium of Light as the Dutchman reportedly prepares to depart.

Liverpool must qualify for the Champions League to keep Philippe Coutinho, according to his Brazil pal David Luiz.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Jose Mourinho is ready to recall John Terry against Southampton as he aims to end "the worst run" of his managerial career.

THE SUN

Louis Van Gaal says Manchester United will prove their title credentials by beating Arsenal on Sunday.

Brendan Rodgers says he is more than happy for Liverpool to go into Sunday's derby with Everton as favourites.

Mathieu Debuchy could leave Arsenal after losing his place in the France squad.

DAILY MAIL

Arsene Wenger has admitted Manchester United's capture of Anthony Martial from Monaco caught him cold.

Dick Advocaat has already told Sunderland's backroom staff he is ready to leave, with former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson in the frame to replace him.

Ronald Koeman has backed Southampton's Dusan Tadic to pile more misery on Jose Mourinho at Chelsea this weekend.
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DAILY STAR

Arsene Wenger has admitted Manchester United's capture of Anthony Martial from Monaco caught him cold.

Ronald Koeman has backed Southampton's Dusan Tadic to pile more misery on Jose Mourinho at Chelsea this weekend.

THE GUARDIAN

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat is understood to be considering quitting the club after Saturday's home game against West Ham.

Harry Kane has backed Roy Hodgson's decision to call up Tottenham team-mate Dele Alli to the full England squad.

Raheem Sterling claims he never told England manager Roy Hodgson that he would not be able to play in the Euro 2016 qualifier against Estonia last year because of tiredness.

THE TIMES

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew should become the next England coach after Roy Hogdson.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has credited his recent form to manager Louis van Gaal's intensive training methods.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday October 5

Brendan Rodgers is facing D-Day in the Merseyside derby, with Liverpool's owners ready to pull the trigger if they lose at Everton.
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is a January target for Zenit St Petersburg. Argentina international Rojo fell out of favour with manager Louis van Gaal in the summer after failing to report for the club's pre-season tour of the United States over problems with his passport.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has stepped up his interest in £12m-rated Swiss sensation Breel Embolo.
Manchester City are leading the chase for Benfica midfielder Victor Andrade.
Newcastle are weighing up a January move for Wolves striker Benik Afobe.

Brendan Rodgers faces the axe if Liverpool lose the Merseyside derby to Everton.
Emotional Dick Advocaat shed a tear on the touchline during his last match as Sunderland boss.

Jose Mourinho told Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich that he will have to sack him if he wants to make another managerial change after watching the club slump to a 3-1 defeat to Southampton.

Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton has handed in his notice and is set to follow Dick Advocaat out of the Stadium of Light
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos are fit to return for Sunday's derby at Atletico Madrid but James Rodriguez has been ruled out.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney claims it is harder to win the Premier League now than in any of his five championship-winning seasons.
West Ham have refused to allow Reece Oxford to represent England at the U17 World Cup. They fear their 16-year-old midfielder risks burnout if he plays too much football at a tender age.
Bayern Munich are more confident that Pep Guardiola will agree to extend his time at the club though they have yet to hold detailed contract talks with the Catalan coach.

Man United boss Louis van Gaal is urging Roy Hodgson to rest Wayne Rooney.
Sean Dyche and Nigel Pearson are the favourites for the Sunderland job If Dick Advocaat finally quits.
Newcastle are considering a move to buy back defender Mathieu Debuchy from Arsenal.
Chris Smalling has revealed he could have been playing against Man United at The Emirates today. The England centre-half, 25, was an Arsenal target when he joined United from Fulham for £11m five years ago.
Liverpool are keen on Portsmouth's highly-rated striker Conor Chaplin. The 18-year-old has just signed a new three-year contract with Portsmouth, who want to protect their asset as big clubs circle.

Arsenal are ready to offer Alexis Sanchez a five-year, £130,000-a-week new contract. Chile international Sanchez - who helped the Gunners win the FA Cup last season and scored the winner for his country in the summer's Copa America final - has proved to be an outstanding buy for manager Arsene Wenger.
Dick Advocaat is expected to leave Sunderland on Sunday after saying farewell to his players after Saturday's 2-2 draw with West Ham. The veteran Dutch coach is believed to have quit after sporting director Lee Congerton's departure.

Sean Dyche will be back in the frame to become Sunderland manager if Dick Advocaat quits - having come within minutes of landing the job in the summer.
Philippe Coutinho has told his big mate Neymar that he is staying put at Liverpool - the grandeur and riches of Barcelona will have to wait.
Juventus' fresh pursuit of Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy is the result of a sudden injury problem within Massimiliano Allegri's squad.
Barcelona will not pursue their interest in Celta Viga star Nolito after hearing his transfer fee.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday October 5

Liverpool are ready to appoint Jurgen Klopp as Brendan Rodgers' replacement within a week.
Arsenal are already lining up potential new signings as they consider moving for Celta Vigo striker Nolito.

Jurgen Klopp is in the frame for the Liverpool job, but his closest rival for the post Carlo Ancelotti is in London.
Jose Mourinho has survived a meeting of Chelsea's board following Saturday's defeat to Southampton. The manager has been given a stay of execution.

Despite initially being advised not to take on Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have slowly warmed to the idea of turning to the German because of his coaching skills and commercial value.

Jurgen Klopp has already agreed a three-year contract to replace Brendan Rodgers, according to one report in Bosnia, though Liverpool say no candidate has yet been approached.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is top of Sunderland's list as they seek a replacement for Dick Advocaat, who quit on Sunday.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has ordered his players to publicly back him.
Sunderland's manager search is in disarray, with both Sean Dyche and Sam Allardyce distancing themselves from the job.

Liverpool will open talks with Jurgen Klopp in the coming days as they seek a swift managerial appointment.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday October 6

Liverpool will appoint Jurgen Klopp as their new manager on a three-year deal by the weekend.
Sunderland are hopeful of persuading Sam Allardyce to take over as manager after making him their first choice.

Carlo Ancelotti is still in the frame for the Liverpool job after Jurgen Klopp demanded the final say on transfers.
Ancelotti's former assistant at Real Madrid Paul Clement believes the Italian would be best for the Liverpool job.
Sunderland are in crisis after Sam Allardyce, David Moyes and Sean Dyche all said they do not want the manager's job.
Jose Mourinho has been told he must salvage Chelsea's season without a spending spree in January.

Liverpool hope to announce Jurgen Klopp as their new boss by the end of the week. Klopp has been assured he will get the final say on transfers - which Brendan Rodgers did not.
Ellis Short is being urged to make Sam Allardyce the new boss of Sunderland despite the former West Ham and Newcastle boss already saying he's not keen on the job.
Rotherham want Walsall's miracle-working boss Dean Smith to fill their vacant manager's job.

Jurgen Klopp is happy to work under Liverpool's transfer system and looks certain to be unveiled before the end of the week.
Kevin Keegan believes Liverpool should make Carlo Ancelotti their new manager - with Steven Gerrard his assistant.
Sam Allardyce will be given first refusal on the Sunderland head coach job, but Dick Advocaat has warned him against taking it.
Manchester United have been told to stop hassling Bayern Munich with bids for Thomas Muller.

Sam Allardyce is the favourite to replace Dick Advocaat as manager of Sunderland after David Moyes turned down the job.
Jose Mourinho has been given he unprecedented public backing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, but has been put on notice and told results must improve.

Ched Evans is thought to harbour hopes of returning to professional football by the end of the season if the Court of Appeal overturns his rape conviction.
Fenway's desire to capitalise on an erratic start to the season by the Premier League's top sides is at the heart of Liverpool's decision to sack Brendan Rodgers.
Chelsea have given Jose Mourinho their backing, but made it clear there will be no emergency funds in January, regardless of what he thinks of his current squad.

Dick Advocaat has warned potential contenders for the managerial vacancy at the Stadium of Light that Sunderland's squad is not good enough to avoid another relegation skirmish.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday October 7

Jurgen Klopp has penned a three-year deal to become Liverpool's new manager.
Brendan Rodgers' troubled relationship with head of technical performance Michael Edwards contributed to his sacking at Liverpool.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will publish his first book next week, and faces a number of awkward interviews.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been in charge for more days than all other Premier League managers combined.
QPR defender Paul Konchesky has opened a pie and mash shop in Dagenham.
David de Gea and Santi Cazorla are in line to play for Spain against Luxembourg and Ukraine, but Sergio Ramos could miss out with a knock.

Jurgen Klopp will be announced as Liverpool's new manager on Friday, with the deal already agreed.
Jose Mourinho would stand to get a £30m payout from Chelsea if they perform a U-turn and decide to sack him.
Former West Brom striker Lee Hughes was sent off for Worcester City for 'strangling' an opponent.

Former USA head coach Bob Bradley has emerged as a shock contender for the Sunderland manager's job.
David Beckham believes Wayne Rooney can deliver success for England at Euro 2016.

Wayne Rooney is unlikely to play for England against Lithuania because of an ongoing injury.
Samir Nasri insists he is happy at Manchester City and wants to fight for his place.
Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero insists he is happy to be David de Gea's number two.

Gareth Bale believes Ashley Williams deserved the Wales Player of the Year award more than him.

 

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atest Paper Talk
Thursday October 8

Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will reportedly be on an FA shortlist of 'home grown' managers that will be considered for the England job, should Roy Hodgson's contact not be renewed.
Carlo Ancelotti doesn't think Cristiano Ronaldo will ever re-join Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid star Ronaldo says Sir Alex Ferguson was like a father figure to him during his time at Manchester United.

John Carver has revealed Newcastle's summer signings were already picked for new boss Steve McClaren.
Jose Mourinho's book is to be released six days after he admitted to being in the worst managerial period of his career.
Lazio winger Ricardo Kishna has told how he rejected the chance to join Arsenal this summer.

Harry Redknapp has urged Jurgen Klopp to reject Liverpool and join Sunderland.
Arsenal are set to sign Barcelona prodigy Sergi Samper after the midfielder admitted he would be interested in a move to London.

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is happy at Liverpool and has not spoken to Real Madrid or Barcelona about a move.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will bring back outcast physio Jon Fearn to the bench for the next Premier League game.
Barcelona will announce a new £48m shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways that will surpass Manchester United's with Chevrolet.
Arsenal have been overstating their Emirates Stadium attendances by up to 5,184 fans per game.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood is concerned his new foreign stars will not adapt quickly enough to keep them in the Premier League.
Jordan Henderson was given the task of breaking the news that Brendan Rodgers had been sacked to Liverpool's players.
Spain defender Gerard Pique says team-mate Cesc Fabregas is a pioneer of the Spanish game.

Chelsea are set to announce a new four-year contract for Brazil star Ramires.
Barcelona have admitted they are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Brazil legend Pele has revealed he was approached by Manchester United during his heyday at Santos.
Cesc Fabregas has rushed to the defence of under-fire Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, claiming he is the 'best manager'.
Ravel Morrison says former manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave him too many chances at Manchester United.

Jurgen Klopp is ready to succeed Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager after being told he would have to wait until January before discovering whether he would replace Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.

Liverpool great Robbie Fowler has said that he wants to part of Jurgen Klopp's backroom staff when the German takes charge at Anfield.
Jose Mourinho is in line to receive a massive £37m pay-out if he is sacked by Chelsea, according to reports.
Juan Pablo Angel's 12-year-old son, Tomy, has been undergoing a trial with Arsenal at their Hale End academy, according to reports.

Fabio Capello has accused Jose Mourinho of "ruining" players at Chelsea.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday October 9

Victor Valdes has been locked out of Manchester United - after boss Louis van Gaal told him he cannot have a changing room locker.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has launched an incredible attack on Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri.
Arsene Wenger has admitted he took a gamble signing Santi Cazorla - but Robert Pires convinced him to take a punt.

Security conscious Louis van Gaal has ordered a screen to be installed around the first-team training pitch at Manchester United's training ground in a bid to keep prying eyes away.
Jurgen Klopp is considering prolonging Liverpool's Boot Room tradition - with former Anfield player Dietmar Hamann the shock contender for a Reds coaching role.
UEFA's referee chief Pierluigi Collina insists Hector Moreno should have been sent off for the horror foul on Luke Shaw which broke the defender's leg during a Champions League game.
Manchester City are watching Vitesse Arnhem teenager Thomas Buitink.
Crystal Palace are trying to seal a deal for Northern Irish wonderkid Matthew Shevlin. The Eagles have opened talks with Ballymena United over a move for the 16-year-old striker.

Diego Costa has defended Jose Mourinho over Chelsea's shambolic title defence and admitted the players' complacency is to blame - starting with his own.
Sam Allardyce has been offered the job at Sunderland - and the Black Cats' top brass are confident he will join them.

Jose Mourinho has lost the faith of his players, according to former Chelsea star Andy Townsend.
Manchester United target Aymeric Laporte has shot down speculation he could leave Athletic Bilbao.

Sam Allardyce will be offered the Sunderland job in the next 48 hours - but he has yet to decide whether to accept.
Petr Cech has revealed he left Chelsea for Arsenal because he felt that the club had 'turned the page' on him.

Tottenham have been watching Gent star Laurent Depoitre as the club continues to search for a new striker ahead of the January transfer window, while West Brom's Saido Berahino is still a target.
Brad Guzan's future at Aston Villa is looking bleak as manager Tim Sherwood weighs up a January bid for Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius.

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman says Radamel Falcao has lost his confidence at Chelsea.
Manchester United have been warned by Bayern Munich to 'stop emailing' about the availability of German star Thomas Muller.
Arsenal have been put on red alert after long-term target Karim Benzema expressed his disappointment after being continually substituted at Real Madrid this season, saying that he is "fed-up" with his situation.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday October 10

Southampton star Sadio Mane is on Manchester United's radar again, with a January swoop on the cards.
Gary Cahill says Jose Mourinho has the full support of the players to turn Chelsea's season around. Chelsea were forced to release a statement following last weekend's 3-1 defeat to Southampton, offering their full support to the Portuguese boss. Cahil says: "The Southampton game, for me personally, was a real low and I've come away here totally determined to make that right when I come back."

Sergio Aguero has suffered grade-two muscle tear while playing for Argentina and could face up to eight weeks on the sidelines.
Chelsea are plotting new transfer bids for John Stones and Marquinhos to strengthen their wobbly defence. The creaking Blues are still keen after having summer offers of £37m and £30.6m for the 21-year-olds rejected by Everton and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.

Steven Gerrard has wished Jurgen Klopp luck at Liverpool and is predicting exciting times at Anfield under the German.
Juventus are looking to open up negotiations with Chelsea over a permanent deal for Juan Cuadrado.
Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal can beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League if they repeat the performances they produced against Manchester United.
Arsenal missed out on Russian star Aleksandr Kokorin in the summer because they were only willing to take him on loan. The 24-year-old striker was on Arsene Wenger's wish list in the transfer window but stayed put at his club because no permanent deal was offered.
Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is worried by Jurgen Klopp's appointment at Liverpool. He said: "I think he will do very well. I don't like saying that, him being at Liverpool. I'm worried about it! But he will do well."

Dynamic Ross Barkley seized his chance but Harry Kane endured a frustrating night as England strolled to a facile 2-0 win over Estonia.
Manchester City are facing an injury nightmare after David Silva limped off just 10 minutes into Spain's game against Luxembourg to become their second major casualty in under 24 hours. The Premier League leaders are already in a spin with the news that Sergio Aguero is set to miss a month with a thigh tear.
Spain forward Pedro believes his move from Barcelona to Chelsea in the close season has helped boost his confidence and make him a happier person after 11 years at his boyhood club.
David Ospina's gaffe against Olympiakos and an overzealous goal-line official have changed the role of the additional assistant referee.
Celtic are keen on the 18-year-old Dundee United midfielder John Souttar and are exploring a pre-contract deal in January after the Scotland U21 international stalled on the offer of a new deal at Tannadice.

A little more than three years on from a humiliating 6-1 defeat in Serbia that shook Chris Coleman so badly it prompted him to consider walking away, the Wales manager returns to the Balkans in search of much more than the point that will create history.

Northern Ireland will rake in an estimated £8m after securing their first ever appearance at a European Championships.
The Football Association of Ireland are keen to being talks to extend the contracts of Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane following the battling 1-0 win over Germany.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday October 11

Victor Wanyama will reject a new contract at Southampton in order to secure a move to Tottenham in January.

New Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bring his former Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski to Anfield.
Tim Sherwood has to win one of his next two matches for Aston Villa - or he will be sacked.
Chelsea are looking at Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone as a replacement for Jose Mourinho but will have to pay £15m to land him.
Manchester United winger Memphis has been warned over his lifestyle by Ryan Giggs after his shocker in the 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.

Arsenal are eyeing a swoop for Brazilian youngster Luis Henrique. The Gunners are one of several European giants looking at the 17-year-old, who has a release clause of £10.5m built into his contract.
Nathaniel Chalobah could be heading back to Chelsea in January. The midfielder was sent on loan to Italian club Napoli on a season-long deal on deadline day. He's been given just five minutes of game-time in Italy.
Jurgen Klopp is set to return to his homeland for a replacement Liverpool No.1. Loris Karius at Mainz 05 and Bernd Leno of Bayer Leverkusen are his main candidates to replace Simon Mignolet between the posts.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is eager to offload Marcus Rojo and replace him with Netherlands international Bruno Martins Indi.
United are also tracking one of England's best young goalkeepers - Sunderland stopper Jordan Pickford, currently on loan at Preston.
Meanwhile Barcelona are plotting a £24m raid for United midfielder Ander Herrera.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce will make West Ham defender James Tomkins a January transfer target.

Premier League flop Roberto Soldado has put his underwhelming spell at Tottenham down to former manager Andre Villas-Boas' dismissal in December 2013.
Everton are showing an interest in Auxerre's promising midfielder Brahim Konate. The 19-year-old has started the Ligue Two side's last three games to spark an upturn in the club's form.
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding at 110mph, over twice the local legal limit of 50mph near Cobham, Surrey.
The FA expect to pull off a £55m cash bonanza by negotiating deals that would see Chelsea and Tottenham ground share Wembley from 2017-18.

Jose Mourinho will be backed by Chelsea with transfer funds in January, and will make a £36m move for Everton defender John Stones.
Morgan Schneiderlin says he has to get used to rotation at Manchester United after being left on the bench in the heavy defeat to Arsenal.
Barcelona are plotting a stunning raid for Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera. The Nou Camp club are keen to bolster their midfield ranks and view the Spanish playmaker as an ideal candidate.
Jurgen Klopp is looking to make 21-year-old Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi his first Liverpool signing.

Wayne Rooney's move from Everton to Manchester United was a bitter affair but a return to Goodison Park could make sense for both parties in the next year or two, says Daniel Taylor.

Sam Allardyce is considering a move for trusted dressing room lieutenant Kevin Nolan, even though his former West Ham captain has been taunted by Sunderland supporters relentlessly over the last few years.
Tim Sherwood is fighting for his job after a miserable start to the season for Aston Villa.

 

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DAILY STAR

Liverpool are targeting £20m Porto teenager Ruben Neves. Club scouts were in Portugal on Friday night to watch him in action for his country's U21s against Hungary. Chelsea are also interested in the player.

Adam Lallana admits the excitement of 'Kloppmania' has filtered through to the Liverpool players inside the England camp.

Sunderland are keen on West Ham centre-back James Tomkins.

David Beckham's new club in Miami should be up and running in the next six weeks.

DAILY MIRROR

Tottenham are tracking Gent duo Moses Simon and Laurent Depoitre. Depoitre started and scored for Belgium against Andorra on Saturday.

Former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis is eyeing a new adventure - as manager of Derry City.

A winners' medal from Manchester United's first league title in 1908 is set to sell for £30,000 at auction. The medal, belonging to goalkeeper Harry Moger, will go under the hammer in London on October 27.

Anthony Martial has claimed he can help fire Manchester United to the Premier League - Champions League double this season.

Chris Coleman is willing to sign a new deal as Wales boss, but wants assurances first.

Sergio Aguero is keen to play under Pep Guardiola, tipped to become Manchester City manager at the end of the season.

THE SUN

New Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce still has ambitions of managing England.

Brendan Rodgers could be set for a swift return to management - replacing Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa.

Fulham will move for Steve Bruce in the next few weeks if boss Kit Symons does not get the club climbing the table.

Jurgen Klopp has put Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the top of his January shopping list.

DAILY MAIL

Holland international defender Stefan de Vrij insists he has no intention of leaving Lazio for Manchester United, and believes speculation is purely down to his nationality.

Aaron Ramsey has warned the continent's top nations that Wales's counter-attacking football will pose a major threat at Euro 2016.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he didn't sign David Silva when he was Manchester United manager, because he was concerned the playmaker wouldn't pull his weight defensively.

Dani Alves says Pedro should have stayed at Barcelona rather than move to Chelsea.

THE GUARDIAN

Jurgen Klopp has said he faces a huge challenge at Liverpool but the club's owners have not set him any targets this season.

The Football Association will save at least £12m a year after refinancing its Wembley debt.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday October 13

Arsenal look set to offer Alexis Sanchez a new vastly improved contract. The Chilean already earns £130,000 a week.
Liverpool will try to lure Porto striker Ruben Neves to Anfield next summer, despite keen interest from Chelsea.

Southampton are braced for an approach from the Netherlands for their manager Ronald Koeman, with current boss Danny Blind under huge pressure.

Arsene Wenger is keeping tabs on Dutch teenager Riechedly Bazoer, the Ajax midfielder.
Arsenal's Spanish left-back Nacho Monreal, 29, has agreed a new deal at the Emirates.
Belgium will move top of FIFA's world rankings with a victory over Israel on Tuesday evening.
Senegal striker Papiss Cisse was convinced that his loss of form was down to an opponent's jinx and so begged Cheick Tiote to help lift the spell.

Liverpool and Tottenham have been told to pay £15m if they want to sign Moses Simon from Belgian club Gent.
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel could be on his way to Turkish club Besiktas during January's transfer window.
Every member of Scotland's Euro 2016 qualifying squad wants Gordan Strachan to remain as their manager. Others to back Strachan are former greats Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law.
Former England midfielder Peter Reid has held talks with new Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce about taking a coaching role at the Stadium of Light. Reid is a former Black Cats boss.

Roy Hodgson could have pushed Liverpool's bill for Danny Ings to beyond £10m after handing the forward his England debut against Lithuania on Monday. A tribunal must soon decide the full cost of his summer transfer from Burnley to Anfield.

According to Craig Brown, Gordon Strachan will only remain as Scotland boss if he is given the green light to do so by his wife.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday October 14

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool reign could begin with his 'Brain' missing. The German's right-hand man Zeljko Buvac is to join his Anfield staff but red tape could prevent him being involved against Spurs at the weekend.
Klopp was not Liverpool's first choice to replace Brendan Rodgers as manager, says ex-Spurs boss Harry Redknapp, who claims Carlo Ancelotti, formerly of Chelsea and Real Madrid, was their number one pick.
Manchester United outcast Victor Valdes is open to a switch to Newcastle to fill the void left by injured 'keeper Tim Krul.
Disciplinarian Sam Allardyce was quick to dish out his first fine as Sunderland boss - to the Daily Mirror. Big Sam slapped a £10 penalty on North East reporter Simon Bird after his phone, doubling up as a voice recorder, buzzed twice on his desk during the press conference.
Saido Berahino is to stay at West Brom in January ahead of a possible summer exit. The club have agreed to reconsider the striker's position at the end of the campaign when he could have just 12 months left on his contract.

Roy Hodgson has warned rising England star Ross Barkley he hasn't cracked international football yet.
Manchester United are in a battle with Tottenham to sign Sunderland's 21-year-old goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has pledged his future to the Premier League new boys. Howe will celebrate the three-year anniversary of his second spell in charge of the Cherries with a daunting trip to Manchester City on Saturday.
Southampton forgotten man Jordy Clasie is finally ready to make his Premier League bow against Leicester on Saturday - three months after his £8m move from Feyenoord.
Phil Jagielka has risked sparking a club versus country row by calling on England to play their stars in the build-up to Euro 2016.
Sunderland's new boss Sam Allardyce plans to make former manager Dick Advocaat look foolish. Allardyce hugely respects his predecessor at the Stadium of Light but he hopes the Dutchman's verdict on the squad he left behind proves hopelessly inaccurate.
Dimitri Payet has launched a scathing rant at France coach Didier Deschamps after feeling ignored since he joined West Ham.

Chelsea are ready to cancel Patrick Bamford's loan to Crystal Palace amid concerns at lack of first-team action. Striker Bamford has played only 16 minutes Premier League football for the Eagles since joining on a season long deal in the summer.
Sam Allardyce admits he has a "big challenge" ahead of him at Sunderland after succeeding Dick Advocaat at the struggling Premier League club.

Manchester City will finally assess injured stars Sergio Aguero and David Silva but are already resigned to losing them until beyond the other side of the forthcoming derby game with United at Old Trafford.
West Ham owner David Sullivan says defender James Tomkins, 26, will not be leaving Upton Park to join Sam Allardyce at Sunderland.

AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda could be on his way to the Premier League in January, with Tottenham and Everton keen to sign the 29-year-old Japan international.
Ross Barkley has been challenged to keep on improving and show he can become one of England's indispensables in time for Euro 2016.
Sam Allardyce has pledged to waste no time in saving Sunderland from the "financial devastation" of relegation.
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez hobbled off injured during England Under 21s win over Kazakhstan and is a doubt to face Spurs at the weekend.
Matteo Darmian says he didn't have to think twice about joining Manchester United. Darmian has settled in well under Louis van Gaal and has already established himself as the Dutchman's first choice right-back.

Roy Hodgson has suggested that Ross Barkley can force his way into England's starting XI for Euro 2016 after "aligning" his "enormous talent" to being more disciplined.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday October 15

Tim Sherwood's future as Aston Villa manager remains uncertain today after owner Randy Lerner met senior staff in America last week.

Liverpool are growing confident of signing in-demand wonderkid Ruben Neves from Porto after an informal approach was welcomed by the player's entourage.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has been warned the club will not tolerate a repeat of last season's trophy-less campaign. The warning came as City released their annual report, which revealed a bottom line profit of £10.7m, the first since Sheikh Mansour's 2008 takeover.
New Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has laid down the law as he gets his hands on the Kop stars. The full squad trained together on Wednesday for the first time since the German's appointment and he made what he will demand of them crystal clear.

Jermain Defoe has been told he is fighting for his Sunderland future by new boss Sam Allardyce.
Manuel Pellegrini has been told he must deliver success on the pitch to match the progress mega-rich Manchester City have made off it.

Arsenal are reportedly set to steer clear of William Carvalho in January. The Sporting Lisbon midfielder was on the Gunners' radar in the summer, but after fracturing his leg, Arsene Wenger abandoned his interest.
New Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is keen on signing Charlie Austin in January.
Arsenal have been alerted to the availability of Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez, whose future has come under the microscope due to a lack of playing time at the Bernabeu.
PSG are ready to move for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, if current manager Laurent Blanc fails to win the Champions League this season.

Tim Sherwood is under huge pressure after a top Aston Villa chief said they are at a "critical stage of the season".
Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez has told Real Madrid he is happy in north London after being linked with the Spanish giants.
FA chiefs will officially dump their support for Michel Platini today as the FIFA corruption scandal deepens.
Gareth Bale revealed it took him "one second" to reject England and choose to play for Wales. The Real Madrid superstar, 26, has an English gran but rejected an FA approach as a youth.

The FA is planning to save £30m by sacking England manager Roy Hodgson's backroom team.
Victor Valdes' difficult spell at Manchester Untied is set to end in January, according to his agent.